Ukulele Friends Ohana

Vanikapila 10.24
2024-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms.

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. Though the VCO is a little overgrown at the moment.

Thank you for register below so we can put out enough chairs. Mahalo.

Vanikapila 9.24
2024-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
If you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive), please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms.

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. Though it doesn’t look promising.

Please register below so we can put out enough chairs. Mahalo.

Vanikapila 8.24
2024-03-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms and you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive). For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting. Please register below.

Vanikapila 7.24
2024-03-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 6.24
2024-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
UFOhana Vanikapila number 6 for 2024.

Please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms and you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive). For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting (though I doubt the rain will be gone by Saturday). Please register below.

Vanikapila 05.24
2024-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms and you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive). For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting (though I doubt the rain will be gone by Saturday).

Please register below if you’ll be joining us.

Vanikapila 04.24
2024-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms and you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive). For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting (though I doubt the rain will be gone by Saturday)

Vanikapila 03.24
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 02.24
2024-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms and you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive).

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoors (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting.

Vanikapila 01.24
2024-01-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Our first Vanikapila of the year.

Please do test for COVID, at you see fit, if you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life). The backyard is always available, weather permitting, for those who wish.

2024 California Academy of Sciences Kanikapila
2024-01-01 12:00 - 14:00 | California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, California, 94118, United States
We’ve been invited once again to the CAS!

Attendance is limited so register ASAP if you’re attending.

Details below:

‘Tis the Season for Science Performance schedule:

Date: January 1, 2024Time: 12PM, 2PM (2 performances)Location: California Academy of Sciences – Piazza StageProvided by CAS: Reserved street parking (see map below)Lunch for staff and performersGreen Room: Available from 11AM to 3PMUse of stage and sound system

Enter from the Nancy Pelosi Dr. entrance and check in at the desk. They will direct you to our Green Room which should be ready by 11am, if not sooner.

Parking Map:

UFOhana Parking Spaces are located at B & C areas. Space is limited so do consider car pooling.

Click to view larger image.

Last Vanikapila of 2023
2023-12-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Our last Vanikapila (#42.23) of the year.

UFO Ugly Sweater/Pajama Night
2023-12-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Yes, I’m afraid it’s that time of year again. Time to dust off those Ugly Sweaters longing to see the light of day, or maybe the dark of night? If not an ugly sweater, maybe a favorite Winter Jammy or Onesy?

While you’re thinking about what to wear, also consider bringing a main dish for a potluck to share with your UFOhana.

For your inspiration, click below to view photos from last year’s USPJ night.

Please include what you’re bringing for potluck when you register.

121623: Vankapila 40.23
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Please test for COVID if you’re exhibiting symptoms if you’ll be joining us IRL (In Real Life) at Vendola Café (aka 1585 Vendola Drive).

For those who wish, Vendola Café Outdoor (aka in the back yard) is always available for seating, weather permitting.

Fairfax Winter Market
2023-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | California
From Minna Kim (Fairfax Chamber of Commerce):

Hi Del and Melann –

The Fairfax Winter Market is on Friday Dec 15 from 4 to 9pm. We are closing Bolinas from Broadway to Elsie. There are a lot of local groups participating and hope you can join us! Would you be able to play from 6 to 7:30pm? We can put you near an outlet. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can accommodate a warm place since it’s outside in December.

Entertainment Schedule:

4:30pm Stephanie Hellman & Band of Merry Carolers!5:00pm Manor School Winter Sing-along5:30pm RVC Flash Mob6-7:30pm Ukulele Band 1.5 hrs7:30-9pm DJ at Mas Masa(possibly Kid jazz band, spoken word performance)Light Parade of Wheels (All the wheels – scooters, bikes, roller skates, etc)

So there you have it. We’re going to be outside this time, so dress warm, bring gloves (with finger cut outs). BYOMS (Bring You Own Music Stand), BYOBL (Book Light), BYOGigBook and Holiday Flight Manual, consider Wind Clips if you need them.

No exact location just yet, I’ll keep you updated via the blog.

We’re going to try and get a tent with sides for us, to help keep us warm, but don’t count on it, be prepared.

2023 Fairfax Craft Faire
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:30 | The Pavillion, Fairfax, 142 Bolias Road, Fairfax, CA, 94930
It’s that time of the year UFOhana! We’ve been invited to perform at the Fairfax Winter Craft Faire once again.

I’ll provide Christmas Songbooks

Bring your music stand

Bring your Ukulele

Dress in Bright Holiday Hawaiian Attire

Stage Call is 10:30 am for setup

Bring Aloha nui to share with Fairfax and your ‘Ohana

Click above to view images from 2022 event.

Elks Family Holiday Party 2023
2023-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903, United States
Caroling by the UFOhana after the 5pm Dinner. Click below to RSVP a dinner.

Gnoss Field Airport Holiday Party
2023-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Gnoss Air Field, Novato, 451 Airport Road #5, Novato, CA, 94945, United States
It’s been 3+ years since our last event. But with COVID being under control we’ve been invited back!

I will provide Holiday Song Books, but just in case, bring your Gig Books and hand outs for Hula and such.

BYOMS, Bring Your Own Music Stands

Wear festive Aloha Attire. We are, after all, an Ukulele ‘Ohana.

Bring a dish to contribute to the Holiday Fixin’s. We don’t want to eat them out of house and hangar.

Stage Call is at 5pm for setup.

Bring Aloha Nui to share with our Kahua Mokulele (Airport) ‘Ohana.

Click above to view our last event at the GFCA (that almost sounds like some kind of Ukulele Tuning).

2023 Marin County Employee Crafts Fair
2023-11-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Marin Civic Center Café, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 237, San Rafael, California, 94903, United States
We’ve been invited to perform!

Download a PDF of our 2022 Winter Flight Manual here, bring your Music stands, wear Bright Aloha Attire, be ready to Hula and bring lots of extra Aloha for the County Employees and the public.

Oh, and some $$$ for the Art, Crafts and Goods for sale at the event.

As they say below, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

Here are some details about the event:

21st Employee Arts & Crafts Fair

Wednesday, November 29,and Thursday, November 30

Open to the public 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMboth days. Invite friends and family!

Marin Civic Center Café, Room 237, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael

Founded by employees in 2000

A Marin County Employee Appreciation Program event

As they mentioned above. they’re holding this event on the 2nd Floor in the Civic Center Cafe. We’ll be setting up on the north side of the room.

Vanikapila 39.23
2023-11-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 38.23
2023-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 37.23
2023-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Elks Veterans Day Dinner and Kanikapila
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:30 | San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903, United States
Menu, From Joe Tato . . .

Check the San Rafael Elks website for details and to RSVP a dinner.

Maui Fundraiser Kanikapila and Concert
2023-11-05 16:00 - 20:30 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Join us in a Fundraiser Kanikapila, Potluck dinner and a first ever concert from Faith Ako and Ken Emerson, for the Maui Fire survivors.

We will not be taking donations at this event, but rather ask that you donate directly to Maui Food Bank. See link below.

Maui Food Bank Donation

Click above to view their website.

Please register if you will be attending and also what main dish you will be bringing to share with your ‘Ohana and our guest performers.

2023 Come As You Aren't Halloween Pot Luck
2023-10-28 18:00 - 21:30 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
Our Annual CAYAK costume party/Kanikapila/Pot Luck! Bring your BIG BOOK and maybe a music stand as we do run out, your Ukulele and a Pot Luck.

Psst . . . a secret “Best CAYA” award is in the works for the best one who came as they aren’t! Nohea will be selecting and awarding (in secret).

Click above to view last year’s CAYA Festivities.

Register below and leave a note on what you’ll be bringing for your Pot Luck.

Vanikapila 34.23
2023-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 33.23
2023-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 32.23
2023-09-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 31.23
2023-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903

Vanikapila 30.23
2023-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Vendola Cafe, 1585 Vendola Drive, San Rafael, California, 94903
